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OLAP REGULATIONS

THE OKLAHOMA LAND ACCESS PROGRAM (OLAP)

The Oklahoma Land Access Program (OLAP) enrolls private lands to Attention: All sportspersons using OLAP lands are responsible to
allow public access for hunting, fishing, stream access and/or wildlife know and understand the rules of the program, as well as the rules of
viewing. Accessing by foot, sportspersons can enter and use OLAP each property. In addition to program rules, state and federal regula-
lands without obtaining special permission or paying a separate fee. tions apply. OLAP lands are considered Department-managed lands
The goal of the OLAP is to increase hunting, fishing and recreational and all statewide regulations and license requirements apply.
opportunities in areas with limited public access.

GENERAL REGULATIONS FISHING REGULATIONS HUNTING REGULATIONS
Unless exempt, users must have a valid hunt- METHOD OF TAKE TRAPPING
ing license to access walk-in hunting areas.
Fishing is restricted to no more than three (3) OLAP walk-in hunting areas are open to water
OLAP WALK-IN AREA rods or poles per person, with no more than sets, live box traps and enclosed trigger traps
OLAP walk-in areas are considered Depart- three (3) hooks per line. No other fishing meth- only. All other traps are prohibited.
ment-managed lands and are subject to all ods are allowed. Cast netting is prohibited. QUAIL, PHEASANT
regulations listed on pages 52-54.
It is unlawful for any person to refuse to Swimming is prohibited on walk-in fishing Hunting hours close at 4:30 p.m. daily.
areas (annual and seasonal access) only, not
leave an OLAP walk-in area when requested stream access areas. ELK
by the landowner, Department representative
or law enforcement officer. ACCESS Elk hunting is prohibited on OLAP walk-in areas.
Any unlawful removal of OLAP signs, ki- Allowed on annual walk-in fishing areas year- LITTERING
osks, maps or other postings is prohibited and
may result in immediate termination of the round. Allowed on seasonal walk-in fishing Littering is prohibited; pack trash out. Pick up
offender’s hunting and/or fishing license, in areas May 7 - Aug. 31 only. Access is restricted shotgun hulls.
addition to any applicable fines. to fishing areas and access corridors as speci-
fied in the OLAP map directory and/or on signs TURKEY SPRING, YOUTH TURKEY SPRING
WALK-IN ACCESS ONLY posted at the OLAP walk-in area. Unauthorized Hunting hours close at 7 p.m. daily.
Foot-traffic only. Horses and all vehicles, access to restricted areas of the property may FERAL HOG
including bicycles are prohibited. be considered trespassing. Refer to public lands regulations for feral hogs
BAG LIMITS & SEASONS MOTORIZED BOATS on page 49.
Hunting season and bag limits, same as Prohibited. Motorized boats are defined as any
gas powered vessel. Battery operated vessels BAITING
statewide.
are allowed. Prohibited. See baiting regulations for Depart-
DOGS KAYAKS, CANOES, FISHING TUBES ment-managed lands on pages 52-54.
Dogs allowed for pursuit of game only (except & NON-MOTORIZED VESSELS
bear, deer, antelope, and turkey), with the
exception of service dogs. Leashed dogs may Allowed. Must be carried to water's edge with-
be used to track downed game after notifying out the aid of a motorized vehicle.
the game warden of location and having no STREAM ACCESS AREAS
means of take on persons while tracking. Feral
hogs are not game. Stream access areas means stream corridors
enrolled in the OLAP.
ALCOHOL, OVERNIGHT CAMPING & FIRES Stream corridor means a length of a stream
Prohibited on OLAP walk-in areas. No smoking enrolled in the OLAP. These areas may include
or open flame of any kind. one or both banks, and the boundaries are
delineated by signage and/or the OLAP map
ACCESS HOURS directory.
Access is allowed from two hours before offi- Activities unrelated to accessing a stream,
cial sunrise to one hour after official sunset. fishing, swimming and/or launching/retrieving
If retrieving game after hours, notify game boats are prohibited.
warden via text or phone call. Sportspersons must remain within the des-
ignated stream corridor or access area when
accessing OLAP stream access areas.
Stream corridors will be delineated in OLAP
map directory and/or signs posted at OLAP
stream access areas.
For more information on OLAP properties
visit wildlifedepartment.com/olap or down-
load the OLAP app for your mobile device.

The Oklahoma Land Access Program is made pos-
sible by a Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration grant
provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Credit: Joshua Luft

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